Anecdotes

Did you know? What are the 10 most unusual objects found in the Paris metro?

In the twists and turns of the Paris metro, agents discover much more than forgotten umbrellas. Between a funeral urn, a wooden leg and a Scottish bagpipe, these unusual objects bear witness to the mysterious lives of the 200,000 passengers who lose their belongings every year on Paris transport. We reveal the 10 most original objects, consciously (or not) forgotten.

Did you know? The Moulin Rouge once hosted a roller coaster

Did you know? When the Moulin Rouge opened in 1889, a roller coaster was installed in its Montmartre garden. Here's a look back at the history of this little-known attraction in the festive Paris of the Belle Époque!

Ephemeris of September 28 in Paris: Fire at Le Printemps department store

On the morning of September 28, 1921, 40 years after the first fire, Le Printemps department store was the scene of a fire that ravaged the interior of the second building under construction.